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Best Schools in Denver, NC
Denver, NC has 23 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary) serving 16,339 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in Denver meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Denver, NC
The top high schools in Denver, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Norman High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1986 Students
2. East Lincoln High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1047 Students
3. Bandys High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 864 Students
4. North Lincoln High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1079 Students
5. Maiden High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 870 Students
Best Middle Schools in Denver, NC
The top middle schools in Denver, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Woodland Heights Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 542 Students
2. North Lincoln Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 776 Students
3. East Lincoln Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 728 Students
4. Maiden Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 421 Students
5. Mill Creek Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 412 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Denver, NC
The top elementary schools in Denver, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rock Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 647 Students
2. Woodland Heights Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 609 Students
3. Catawba Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 529 Students
4. St James Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 633 Students
5. Sherrills Ford Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 517 Students
6. Balls Creek Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 679 Students
7. Charles H Tuttle Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 412 Students
8. Pumpkin Center Intermediate
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Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 315 Students
9. West Lake Preparatory Academy
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Projected Test Scores
West Lake Preparatory Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 9 • 428 Students
10. Starboard Christian Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Starboard Christian Academy • Private • Grades KG - 5 • 61 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Denver, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Denver, NC has a total population of 26,141 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Denver, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Denver, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Denver, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Denver, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Denver, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Denver, NC
How many schools are in Denver, NC?
Denver, NC has 23 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 16,339 students in total.
How do schools in Denver perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Denver score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in Denver meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Denver?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Denver
7 of 7 schools in Denver carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 5B: 2
All 7 public schools we grade in Denver. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Other schools and academies (2)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.